CHAPTER 28
LILLY
“It’s his birthday?” I look at each woman in turn. “He hasn’t said a word about it.” Then again, why would he tell his humble employee such personal details, right? I’m lucky he—
“Don’t feel bad,” Theodora says. “When it comes to holidays, Bruce is the family Grinch.”
“But we think he secretly likes us fussing over him,” Angela says. “When we don’t make him celebrate, he just works extra hours.” She wrinkles her perfect nose. “I don’t think he has ever treated himself to anything more than an extra-vigorous workout on his birthday.”
I can totally see that. “But don’t people eat at parties?” I ask, and feel silly doing so. “And drink?”
“Well, yeah,” Angela says. “And you’re right. That may be part of the reason for the Grinchness.”
“Part? Might be?” I can’t believe t
